There were reports that chairman Huw Jenkins had lost patience when Laudrup took a trip to Paris, just hours after the club's defeat to West Ham. However, the Dane has categorically denied flying to the French capital and lifted the lid on the events that led to his departure.

In a press conference, he said: "Mid January, I’m told they’re not satisfied and that’s that. They wanted to change the coaching staff.

"After the game against West Ham I got another message: I should really, really, really change my staff.

"I had a personal matter on the Monday morning. I wasn't in Paris. It was a personal matter and the chairman knew about it.

"On the Tuesday, we had a meeting again. I shake hands. They say 'thanks for the work you are doing'. Then, Tuesday afternoon, I receive mail that due to breach of contract it will be terminated just a few hours after the meeting.

Good times: Laudrup lost his job less than a year after Swansea's Capital One Cup success (Photo: Scott Heavey)

"I was very confused so I called the club and asked what was going on. While I was on the phone, my wife said things were already on the internet that I had been dismissed.

"I was advised not to speak out because I needed the letter from the club and reasons for my dismissal. It took nine days to receive that letter."

During his time in south Wales, Laudrup guided the club to the Capital One Cup trophy, securing their place in this season's Europa League. And despite the fall-out, the 49-year-old claims he will look back on his time with the club with nothing but fondness.

"I will remember Swansea on the pitch, particularly Wembley," he said. "[The word] 'historic' has been mentioned.

"It was a fantastic experience and people on the street were so nice. Even in difficult moments, you never had the impression people were unhappy.

"I will never forget that last season. To stand there in that special atmosphere with the trophy and in top 10 when I had been told top 17 was the target."